Marvel Studios announced today that Marvel's The Avengers will reward its fans on Facebook for their continued support of the film's campaign with advance screenings in cities around the world on a first-come-first-served basis. In the U.S. fans will be able to experience the film in IMAX 3D.

This unprecedented screening event will enable Facebook fans of Marvel's The Avengers in cities that have assembled the most fans on Facebook to win the first access to screenings of the film, weeks before the May 4th release in theaters. This event will kick off on April 14th at 10 a.m PDT with the top five cities in the U.S. with the most fans on Facebook: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston and Miami. The next five cities to garner the most Facebook Marvel's The Avengers fans will be awarded an early screening as well – to be announced shortly on Facebook. Fans can rally for their city to be the chosen location for this special opportunity by going to facebook.com/avengers for details. International fans should visit their local Marvel's The Avengers Facebook page for more details on how to win a screening in their city.

Participating fans are encouraged to celebrate this movie event by coming to their local screenings dressed in their finest Super Hero costumes inspired by Marvel's The Avengers -- the winners of the Best Costume contest will be awarded reserved seats.

Marvel's The Avengers will be released in the U.S. in 3D and IMAX 3D on May 4, 2012.